Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Thursday, August 27, 2026
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Play at Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime Junction @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community Park
Friday, August 28, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Play at Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature Center
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Starlight Movies: The Goonies @ Leydecker Park
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Cal Women's Volleyball @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Arctic Tour Gets You Behind The Scenes at Fentons Creamery
Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland on the Arctic Tour for ages 6 and up. Brr. Bring a hoody for the deep freeze.
Ticket Alert: Monster Jam Comes to Oakland
If you like truck tricks and crashes, tickets for this loud, action-packed, dirty truck adventure are on sale now for Aug 8-9.
Ticket Alert: Space Week 2026 at Chabot Space & Science Center
Save the dates for Space Week at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
Visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley
Indoor and outdoor fun at The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Take your time exploring, and if you have three or more kids, definitely ...
Dance Classes for Kids in the East Bay
East Bay studios with afterschool and weekend dance classes for kids.
Book Now: Magical Christmas Train in Sacramento
Tickets are now available for the Magical Christmas Train by River Fox out of West Sacramento. It will be lots of holiday fun.
7 Places to Go Fishing with Beginners Around Oakland
Have you ever wanted to take kids fishing but not known where to go? My favorite seven freshwater places to fish in the East Bay ...
On Sale Oct. 3: East Bay Christmas Train: Niles Canyon Train of Lights
Set your calendar alerts. Niles Canyon Railway plans to release tickets for their popular Train of Lights event in October.
Where to Watch the Men’s World Cup with Kids
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup kicks off on June 11 and the Bay Area will host six matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
